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Segment Reporting Information by Total Assets (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 16, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Assets $ 72,390 $ 72,882
FLNA
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Assets 6,109 6,120
QFNA
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Assets 1,177 1,174
LAF
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Assets 4,613 4,731
PAB
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Assets 31,980 31,187
Europe
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Assets 18,523 18,479
AMEA
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Assets 5,511 6,048
Total Division
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Assets 67,913 67,739
Corporate
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Assets $ 4,477 [1] $ 5,143 [1]
[1] Corporate assets consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, derivative instruments and property, plant and equipment.